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So you can plan in advance and get on Instagram for *ACTUAL* fun. Watch how I plan 30 days of social media in 1 day here >>
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I live and die by my Google calendar and I use a tool called Plann for our content calendar planning in my business, but I LOVE a good paper planner. I need something beside me during the day to use as a scratchpad to jot ideas on—get my messy thoughts out best on paper.
You've heard the research & stats: when you actually take the time to slow down and mindfully write something out, you tend to remember it more. That's why my Full-Focus planner goes with me any and everywhere—each quarter, I mark up my new planner (I alternate between the cognac leather color & off-white linen one!). Snag 10% off your single-planner or subscription with code "ASHLYN10"!
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When I'm doing SEO research for a client copywriting project, I reach for this took first. See instant stats—monthly search volume, suggested words, etc.—right in Google.
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I wrote an article about AI copywriting & content writing tools here. This tool is PRIMO for helping chop up & clean up your writing, so you can disseminate it on multiple platforms.
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This is what I use for installing our own funnels, and a go-to rec for clients chiefly because of the measurement aspects. Split testing? A breeze. Tracking conversion rates? Cinch.
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Spell check on steroids. Download it and werk it—psst, the free version is all you need. It's fab.
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Testing? Duh you are, you're a copywriter. I like to use Sumo tools to see what's converting ... and what's not.
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This is one of two platforms I've found best for drafting client deliverables, from sales pages to email sequences—the other one is Google Docs, you've probably heard of it. ;)
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Study up—anyone that asks me about becoming a copywriter, I recommend adding a healthy stack of these books to your TBR shelf.
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